shelf

Related to shelf: continental shelf, shelf life, IKEA

buy (something) off the shelf

To buy something that is ready made for purchase from available stock; to buy something that is not custom built or crafted. We use our own custom software, so we can offer much more precision than what you can buy off the shelf. If you buy a hearing aid off the shelf, it'll be less expensive, but also much less likely to help you than one prescribed by a doctor.

get (something) off the shelf

To obtain something that is ready made for purchase from available stock; to get something that is not custom built or crafted. We use our own custom software, so we can offer much more precision than what you can get off the shelf. If you get a hearing aid off the shelf, it'll be less expensive, but also much less likely to help you than one prescribed by a doctor.

off the shelf

Ready made for purchase from available stock; not custom built or crafted. Often hyphenated. We use our own custom software, so we can offer much more precision than what you can find off the shelf. While many off-the-shelf hearing aids are inexpensive, they are much more prone to failure than those prescribed by a doctor.

See also: off, shelf

on the shelf

1. Inactive, as in work or socially. I can't just go out and get a job—I've been on the shelf for nearly 30 years! I kept myself on the shelf throughout college. Now I really regret not being more outgoing and making friends.

2. In a state of postponement or suspension; rendered unavailable or unable to be used. We'll have to put this on the shelf until we get the fund necessary to complete it.

3. dated Of a woman, unmarried and unlikely to ever be due to her age. Potentially offensive. Primarily heard in UK. Afraid of being left on the shelf, Amy joined several online dating sites in the hopes of meeting someone.

See also: on, shelf

put (one) on the shelf

To render someone unable or unavailable to do something. Sorry, I can't play in Saturday's game. My old knee injury flared up again and has put me on the shelf for a few weeks at least.

put (something) on the shelf

To delay something or put it on hiatus. Once my wife became pregnant, I knew I had to put my plans of starting my own business on the shelf for a while.

shelf life

The length of time that something is viable or useful. Milk has a very short shelf life, as it tends to expire quickly. I'm hoping that this product will have a very long shelf life and be useful for years to come.

top-shelf

1. Of a high, excellent, or superior quality. Jim was drinking top-shelf liquor all night on his birthday. I can't imagine the bar tab he must have racked up! My brother-in-law is always driving around town in the latest top-shelf car.

2. Of or containing pornography. Few realize that the newspaper mogul got his start by distributing top-shelf magazines to newsagents in the '70s.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

off the shelf

Fig. ready made for purchase; not custom-made. (Hyphenated when prenominal.) I generally buy off-the-shelf clothing. I am a perfect size eight.

See also: off, shelf

on the shelf

1. Fig. not active socially; left to oneself in social matters. (Alludes to being left or stored on a shelf.) I've been on the shelf long enough. I'm going to make some friends. She likes being on the shelf.

2. Fig. postponed. We'll have to put this matter on the shelf for a while. I have a plan on the shelf just waiting for an opportunity like this.

See also: on, shelf

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

off the shelf

Ready-made, available from merchandise or in stock, as opposed to a special order. For example, Sometimes you can get a better discount by buying an appliance off the shelf. [First half of 1900s] Also see off the rack; on the shelf.

See also: off, shelf

on the shelf

1. Inactive, not employed, as in With mandatory retirement at 65, many useful employees are put on the shelf. [Second half of 1500s]

2. In a state of disuse, as in We'll have to put her proposal on the shelf until we have more funds. [Late 1800s]

3. Without prospects of marriage. For example, After she broke her third engagement, her parents were sure she'd be on the shelf. This usage is always said of a woman and today considered offensive. It is probably obsolescent. [Early 1800s] All these usages allude to an article left on the shelf of a store, bookcase, or the like.

See also: on, shelf

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

on the shelf

BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONED

If a woman is on the shelf, she is not married and is now too old for men to want to marry her. I certainly don't worry that I'm on the shelf just because I'm single! You can't pretend you're keen on someone just because you're afraid of being left on the shelf. Note: Many people dislike this expression because of the sexist attitude which it represents.

See also: on, shelf

shelf life

If something has a particular shelf life, it will only last for that length of time, rather than continuing forever. A large proportion of small businesses have a very short shelf life. Our aim is to build a policy that will have a shelf life of more than 30 months. Note: The shelf life of a food, drink, or medicine is the length of time it can be kept before it is too old to sell or use.

off the shelf

not designed or made to order but taken from existing stock or supplies.

See also: off, shelf

on the shelf

1 (of people or things) no longer useful or desirable. 2 (of a woman) past an age when she might expect to have the opportunity to marry. 3 (of a music recording or a film) awaiting release on the market after being recorded.

See also: on, shelf

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

buy, get, etc. something off the ˈshelf

buy, etc. something which is not made especially for somebody, and is found in an ordinary shop/store: Did they buy the computer system off the shelf or was it designed specially for them?

on the ˈshelf

(informal)
1 (especially of women) not married and unlikely to marry because you are no longer young: Some women used to think they were on the shelf if they weren’t married at 30.
2 not wanted by anyone; not used: Unemployed people often feel they’ve been left on the shelf.

See also: on, shelf

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

off-the-shelf

mod. readily available; purchasable without any special difficulties or delays. This is just plain old off-the-shelf hand lotion. Isn’t it great?

on the shelf

1. mod. not active socially; left to oneself in social matters. I’ve been on the shelf long enough. I’m going to make some friends.

2. mod. postponed. (see also on the back burner.) We’ll have to put this matter on the shelf for a while.

See also: on, shelf

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

off the shelf

From ready-made merchandise in stock: supplies that were available off the shelf.

See also: off, shelf

on the shelf

1. In a state of disuse or inactivity: The injured goalie has been on the shelf for weeks.

2. Out of consideration: The finance bill is on the shelf until next year.

See also: on, shelf

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

buy (something) off the shelf
buy, get, etc. something off the shelf
buy into, to
buy on credit
buy on time
buy (something) on credit
buy (something) on time
don't buy a pig in a poke
buy at
buy (one's) way out (of something)

References in periodicals archive

"We have been tracking the movement of the ice shelf for many years and our modelling indicates that this breakaway is entirely expected.

Large Antarctic Ice Shelf, Home to a UK Research Station, Is About to Break Apart

"We don't have a clear picture of what drives the shelf's periods of advance and retreat through calving.

Iceberg Twice The Size Of NYC To Break Off Antarctica

To better understand the physical properties of the Ross Ice Shelf, researchers buried 34 extremely sensitive seismic sensors under its snowy surface.

'Singing' Antarctic ice shelf may help scientists monitor changes

Sando told our reporter how she and others that are engaged in selling coconut shelf purchase a pick-up load of the product for LRD$45, 000.00, and a truck load for LRD$100, 000.00, depending on the distance to be covered.

Coconut shelf commercialized here

You really don't want to do all the work and then realise your shelf is a little lopsided after all.

Shelf life; Whatever you do, make sure the wall's safe to drill into and use a spirit level. Oh - and make it look pretty, advises ABI JACKSON

For the performance evaluation of this study, 10 illumination sensors were arranged (Figure 4) to measure the indoor illumination distribution depending on the installation of the light shelf. The illumination sensor was installed at 1.1 m intervals based on the size of the space.

Development and Performance Evaluation of Light Shelves Using Width-Adjustable Reflectors

To learn more about how to create shelf-ready packaging, download the guide, "Successfully Navigating Shelf Ready Packaging Disruption."

Top-shelf tips for shelf-ready packaging

The recent ice shelf cracks that have occurred are taking place in about a week!

A Huge Crack In An Antarctic Ice Shelf

Your gondola and shelf dimensions will be different than other c-store retailers, which is what makes your shelf requirements unique, too.

How to Make Better Decisions for Your Store Shelves

Once the room is cleaned, the college student will then want to place shelf liner throughout the college dorm room.

DormCo Offers Dorm Decorating Ideas with Shelf Liners

Vicky Taylor's Elf On The Shelf. She said: 'Ours got himself a couple of girlfriends!'

Taking an elfie

Lots of kitchens have a little wall space that would be perfect for a storage or display shelf. Plenty of bathrooms do too.

Simple kitchen shelf: easy for anyone to build--and fun to customize!

Gather 'round the table to learn about shelf life and filing supply discrepancy reports.

Spotlight on shelf-life help

Shelf talkers are timeless marketing tools, ubiquitous features of nearly every grocery store.

Look Who's Talking

The AutoPantry[TM] can be installed as a larger floor-to-ceiling unit or atop regular stationary shelves so that the bottom shelf of the unit is at eye level.

The AutoPantry

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释义	shelf Related to shelf: continental shelf, shelf life, IKEA buy (something) off the shelf To buy something that is ready made for purchase from available stock; to buy something that is not custom built or crafted. We use our own custom software, so we can offer much more precision than what you can buy off the shelf. If you buy a hearing aid off the shelf, it'll be less expensive, but also much less likely to help you than one prescribed by a doctor. See also: buy, off, shelf get (something) off the shelf To obtain something that is ready made for purchase from available stock; to get something that is not custom built or crafted. We use our own custom software, so we can offer much more precision than what you can get off the shelf. If you get a hearing aid off the shelf, it'll be less expensive, but also much less likely to help you than one prescribed by a doctor. See also: get, off, shelf off the shelf Ready made for purchase from available stock; not custom built or crafted. Often hyphenated. We use our own custom software, so we can offer much more precision than what you can find off the shelf. While many off-the-shelf hearing aids are inexpensive, they are much more prone to failure than those prescribed by a doctor. See also: off, shelf on the shelf 1. Inactive, as in work or socially. I can't just go out and get a job—I've been on the shelf for nearly 30 years! I kept myself on the shelf throughout college. Now I really regret not being more outgoing and making friends. 2. In a state of postponement or suspension; rendered unavailable or unable to be used. We'll have to put this on the shelf until we get the fund necessary to complete it. 3. dated Of a woman, unmarried and unlikely to ever be due to her age. Potentially offensive. Primarily heard in UK. Afraid of being left on the shelf, Amy joined several online dating sites in the hopes of meeting someone. See also: on, shelf put (one) on the shelf To render someone unable or unavailable to do something. Sorry, I can't play in Saturday's game. My old knee injury flared up again and has put me on the shelf for a few weeks at least. See also: on, put, shelf put (something) on the shelf To delay something or put it on hiatus. Once my wife became pregnant, I knew I had to put my plans of starting my own business on the shelf for a while. See also: on, put, shelf shelf life The length of time that something is viable or useful. Milk has a very short shelf life, as it tends to expire quickly. I'm hoping that this product will have a very long shelf life and be useful for years to come. See also: life, shelf top-shelf 1. Of a high, excellent, or superior quality. Jim was drinking top-shelf liquor all night on his birthday. I can't imagine the bar tab he must have racked up! My brother-in-law is always driving around town in the latest top-shelf car. 2. Of or containing pornography. Few realize that the newspaper mogul got his start by distributing top-shelf magazines to newsagents in the '70s. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. off the shelf Fig. ready made for purchase; not custom-made. (Hyphenated when prenominal.) I generally buy off-the-shelf clothing. I am a perfect size eight. See also: off, shelf on the shelf 1. Fig. not active socially; left to oneself in social matters. (Alludes to being left or stored on a shelf.) I've been on the shelf long enough. I'm going to make some friends. She likes being on the shelf. 2. Fig. postponed. We'll have to put this matter on the shelf for a while. I have a plan on the shelf just waiting for an opportunity like this. See also: on, shelf McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. off the shelf Ready-made, available from merchandise or in stock, as opposed to a special order. For example, Sometimes you can get a better discount by buying an appliance off the shelf. [First half of 1900s] Also see off the rack; on the shelf. See also: off, shelf on the shelf 1. Inactive, not employed, as in With mandatory retirement at 65, many useful employees are put on the shelf. [Second half of 1500s] 2. In a state of disuse, as in We'll have to put her proposal on the shelf until we have more funds. [Late 1800s] 3. Without prospects of marriage. For example, After she broke her third engagement, her parents were sure she'd be on the shelf. This usage is always said of a woman and today considered offensive. It is probably obsolescent. [Early 1800s] All these usages allude to an article left on the shelf of a store, bookcase, or the like. See also: on, shelf The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. on the shelf BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONED If a woman is on the shelf, she is not married and is now too old for men to want to marry her. I certainly don't worry that I'm on the shelf just because I'm single! You can't pretend you're keen on someone just because you're afraid of being left on the shelf. Note: Many people dislike this expression because of the sexist attitude which it represents. See also: on, shelf shelf life If something has a particular shelf life, it will only last for that length of time, rather than continuing forever. A large proportion of small businesses have a very short shelf life. Our aim is to build a policy that will have a shelf life of more than 30 months. Note: The shelf life of a food, drink, or medicine is the length of time it can be kept before it is too old to sell or use. See also: life, shelf Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. off the shelf not designed or made to order but taken from existing stock or supplies. See also: off, shelf on the shelf 1 (of people or things) no longer useful or desirable. 2 (of a woman) past an age when she might expect to have the opportunity to marry. 3 (of a music recording or a film) awaiting release on the market after being recorded. See also: on, shelf Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary buy, get, etc. something off the ˈshelf buy, etc. something which is not made especially for somebody, and is found in an ordinary shop/store: Did they buy the computer system off the shelf or was it designed specially for them? See also: off, shelf, something on the ˈshelf (informal) 1 (especially of women) not married and unlikely to marry because you are no longer young: Some women used to think they were on the shelf if they weren’t married at 30. 2 not wanted by anyone; not used: Unemployed people often feel they’ve been left on the shelf. See also: on, shelf Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary off-the-shelf mod. readily available; purchasable without any special difficulties or delays. This is just plain old off-the-shelf hand lotion. Isn’t it great? on the shelf 1. mod. not active socially; left to oneself in social matters. I’ve been on the shelf long enough. I’m going to make some friends. 2. mod. postponed. (see also on the back burner.) We’ll have to put this matter on the shelf for a while. See also: on, shelf McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions off the shelf From ready-made merchandise in stock: supplies that were available off the shelf. See also: off, shelf on the shelf 1. In a state of disuse or inactivity: The injured goalie has been on the shelf for weeks. 2. Out of consideration: The finance bill is on the shelf until next year. See also: on, shelf American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: buy (something) off the shelf buy, get, etc. something off the shelf buy into, to buy on credit buy on time buy (something) on credit buy (something) on time don't buy a pig in a poke buy at buy (one's) way out (of something) References in periodicals archive "We have been tracking the movement of the ice shelf for many years and our modelling indicates that this breakaway is entirely expected. Large Antarctic Ice Shelf, Home to a UK Research Station, Is About to Break Apart "We don't have a clear picture of what drives the shelf's periods of advance and retreat through calving. Iceberg Twice The Size Of NYC To Break Off Antarctica To better understand the physical properties of the Ross Ice Shelf, researchers buried 34 extremely sensitive seismic sensors under its snowy surface. 'Singing' Antarctic ice shelf may help scientists monitor changes Sando told our reporter how she and others that are engaged in selling coconut shelf purchase a pick-up load of the product for LRD$45, 000.00, and a truck load for LRD$100, 000.00, depending on the distance to be covered. Coconut shelf commercialized here You really don't want to do all the work and then realise your shelf is a little lopsided after all. Shelf life; Whatever you do, make sure the wall's safe to drill into and use a spirit level. Oh - and make it look pretty, advises ABI JACKSON For the performance evaluation of this study, 10 illumination sensors were arranged (Figure 4) to measure the indoor illumination distribution depending on the installation of the light shelf. The illumination sensor was installed at 1.1 m intervals based on the size of the space. Development and Performance Evaluation of Light Shelves Using Width-Adjustable Reflectors To learn more about how to create shelf-ready packaging, download the guide, "Successfully Navigating Shelf Ready Packaging Disruption." Top-shelf tips for shelf-ready packaging The recent ice shelf cracks that have occurred are taking place in about a week! A Huge Crack In An Antarctic Ice Shelf Your gondola and shelf dimensions will be different than other c-store retailers, which is what makes your shelf requirements unique, too. How to Make Better Decisions for Your Store Shelves Once the room is cleaned, the college student will then want to place shelf liner throughout the college dorm room. DormCo Offers Dorm Decorating Ideas with Shelf Liners Vicky Taylor's Elf On The Shelf. She said: 'Ours got himself a couple of girlfriends!' Taking an elfie Lots of kitchens have a little wall space that would be perfect for a storage or display shelf. Plenty of bathrooms do too. Simple kitchen shelf: easy for anyone to build--and fun to customize! Gather 'round the table to learn about shelf life and filing supply discrepancy reports. Spotlight on shelf-life help Shelf talkers are timeless marketing tools, ubiquitous features of nearly every grocery store. Look Who's Talking The AutoPantry[TM] can be installed as a larger floor-to-ceiling unit or atop regular stationary shelves so that the bottom shelf of the unit is at eye level. The AutoPantry
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